ABBA - Ring, Ring Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar D7 chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram
[Opening]
[G]I was sitting by the phone, I was waiting all a[C]lone
Baby by myself I sit and wait and wonder a[G]bout you
It’s a dark and dreary night, seems like nothing’s going [C]right,
Won’t you tell me honey, how can I go on with[G]out you
Yes I’m [D7]down and feeling blue, and I don’t know what to do, oh oh.
[chorus]
[G]Ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [D7]call?
Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them [G]all.
Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the [D7]wall.
And I [Am]sit all alone impatiently
[Am]Won’t you please understand the need in me
So, [D7]ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [G]call?
So, [D7]ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [G]call?
[verse 2]
[G]You were here and now you’re gone, hey did I do something [C]wrong?
I just can’t believe that I could be so badly mis[G]taken
Was it me or was it you? Tell me, are we really [C]through?
Won’t you hear me cry and you will know that my heart is [G]breaking
Please [D7]forgive and then forget, or maybe darling better yet, ohoh
[chorus]
[G]Ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [D7]call?
Ring, ring, the happiest sound of them [G]all.
Ring, ring, I stare at the phone on the [D7]wall.
And I [Am]sit all alone impatiently
[Am]Won’t you please understand the need in me
So, [D7]ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [G]call?
So, [D7]ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [G]call?
[Closing]
Ohoh, [D7]ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [G]call?
So, [D7]ring, ring, why don’t you give me a [G]call?
How to play Ring, Ring on Guitar (Step-by-step)
ABBA - Ring, Ring on guitar requires 4 chords and 3 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Ring, Ring uses these transitions most often: D7 → G (10), G → D7 (10), and C → G (4). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - C chord transition.
1. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
2. G → D7 chord transition
To move from G to D7;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger on E string from fret 3 to fret 2.
3. D7 → Am chord transition
To move from D7 to Am;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from E string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
Ring, Ring chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Ring, Ring.
- Ring, Ring includes 32 chord transitions, 3 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Ring, Ring contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Ring, Ring connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D7: 1%
After D7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (51%), G7 (18%), and C (6%).- D7 → G: 51%
- D7 → Am: 2%